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MCA Admission IPU 2026 (Programme Code 105)

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MCA admission at IPU (Programme Code 105, MCA / MCA Software Engineering) is a 2-year postgraduate course at USICT (Dwarka) and 12+ affiliated colleges. Per Chapter 2 of the GGSIPU PG Admission Brochure 2026-27 (page 33), eligibility requires either (i) BCA / B.Sc (CS) / B.Sc (IT) / B.Voc (Software Development) or equivalent OR (ii) at least 3-year Bachelor's degree with Mathematics / Business Statistics / Operation Research or equivalent at 10+2 or graduation level — minimum 50% (45% for reserved categories). Admission priority per Section 1.1: (1) NIMCET, (2) GGSIPU CET 2026, (3) CUET PG 2026. Per Chapter 14 Section 14.1(G), USICT USS tuition is Rs. 1,45,200 per annum (Total Year 1: Rs. 1,80,700). Affiliated colleges follow the 6th SFRC notification dated 14.07.2025. Note: A separate Rs. 1,30,000 C-DAC fee structure applies only to MCA at C-DAC Greater Noida (Ch 14 page 161), not to USICT or other affiliated colleges. Call 9899991342.

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MCA Admission IPU 2026 – Programme Code 105 Complete Guide

The Master of Computer Applications (MCA) at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) is one of the most sought-after postgraduate IT programmes in Delhi NCR. Offered under Programme Code 105, this 2-year course prepares graduates for careers in software development, data engineering, cloud, cybersecurity and IT consulting. MCA at IPU is delivered both at the flagship University School of Information & Communication Technology (USICT) and at 12+ affiliated colleges spread across Delhi NCR.

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About MCA at IPU

The MCA programme at IPU is a 2-year (4 semester) full-time master's degree designed to develop skilled IT professionals. The curriculum covers advanced programming, software engineering, DBMS, data structures & algorithms, computer networks, machine learning and a final-semester industry project. With both government and self-financed options available under GGSIPU, students get strong academic exposure plus solid placement support across Delhi NCR's IT industry.

Eligibility Criteria (Programme Code 105 — MCA / MCA Software Engineering)

Per Chapter 2 of the PG Brochure 2026-27 (page 33):

"1. (i) Passed BCA/B.Sc. (Computer Science)/B.Sc.(Information Technology)/B.Voc.(Software Development) or equivalent OR (ii) Passed at least 03 years Bachelors Degree with Mathematics/Business Statistics/Operation Research or equivalent etc. at 10+2 level or graduation level. 2. The applicant must have obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination."
  • Path A: BCA / B.Sc (Computer Science) / B.Sc (Information Technology) / B.Voc (Software Development) or equivalent.
  • Path B: At least 3-year Bachelor's degree with Mathematics / Business Statistics / Operation Research or equivalent at 10+2 level or graduation level.
  • Minimum marks: 50% in the qualifying examination (45% for reserved categories per Chapter 6).
  • Final-year students may apply provisionally subject to clearing the qualifying degree before admission.
  • Equivalence (where required) is determined by a committee constituted by the Dean, USICT.

Entrance Tests for MCA Admission IPU 2026 (per PG Brochure Section 1.1)

Per Section 1.1 of the GGSIPU PG Admission Brochure 2026-27, MCA / MCA(SE) (Programme Code 105) admission follows a 3-tier merit list:

  1. NIMCET 2026 — National Level Test (NIT MCA Common Entrance Test). Highest priority.
  2. GGSIPU CET 2026 — the University's own Common Entrance Test. Used to fill seats remaining vacant after NIMCET counselling. CET subjects: Mathematics (25%), English Language & Comprehension (25%), Computer Awareness (25%), Logical & Analytical Ability (25%).
  3. CUET PG 2026 # — CUET PG paper SCQP09 fills any seats still vacant after CET counselling.

Bridge courses: per Chapter 2 note, MCA/MCA(SE) admits may be required to study additional bridge courses as per University norms.

MCA Specialisations / Variations Offered

  • MCA (Regular): 2-year programme, 60–180 seats per institute depending on intake.
  • MCA (Software Engineering) at USICT: 120 seats — the flagship MCA SE programme of GGSIPU.
  • MCA (Lateral Entry / 2nd Shift): Available at multiple affiliated institutes for working/eligible candidates.

Top MCA Colleges Under IPU 2026

College Seats Type
USICT (University School of Info & Comm Tech)120 (MCA SE)Govt
VIPS Pitampura180Affiliated
Bharati Vidyapeeth ICAM (Paschim Vihar)120Affiliated
C-DAC Noida120Govt
JIMS Rohini120 + 45 (2nd Shift)Affiliated
Don Bosco Institute (Okhla)60Affiliated
Echelon Institute (Faridabad)60Affiliated
Guru Nanak Institute of Management60 + 60Affiliated
IITM (D-29 Janakpuri)60Affiliated
Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies30 + 30Affiliated
Banarsidas Chandiwala IIT60Affiliated
Shri Balwant Institute of Technology10Affiliated
HMR Institute60Affiliated

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MCA Fee Structure 2026-27

Per Chapter 14, Section 14.1(G) of the GGSIPU PG Admission Brochure 2026-27 (page 164):

Fee Component A.Y. 2026-27 (Rs.) A.Y. 2027-28 (Rs.)
Tuition Fee per annum1,45,2001,59,720
University Charges / Share per annum20,00020,000
Alumni Contribution Fund (one-time)2,0000
Examination Fee per annum3,0003,000
Innovation & Incubation Fee per annum500500
Development & Infrastructural Charges10,00010,000
Total per year1,80,7001,93,220

C-DAC Greater Noida MCA uses a separate fee structure of Rs. 1,30,000/yr (CDAC Fee + University Share & other Charges) per Ch 14 page 161. This is distinct from USICT and other GGSIPU-affiliated MCA colleges.

Affiliated Colleges in Delhi (VIPS, Bharati Vidyapeeth ICAM, JIMS Rohini, IITM Janakpuri, Tecnia, Banarsidas Chandiwala, HMR etc.): tuition fee per F.No. DHE.18(1)/6th SFRC/2023/3205-15 dated 14th July 2025 (6th SFRC notification, Appendix 13(i) of the brochure). Plus University Charges Rs. 20,000/year, Security Deposit Rs. 10,000 (one-time refundable), Alumni Fund Rs. 2,000, Examination Fee Rs. 3,000/year, Innovation & Incubation Fee Rs. 500/year, Student Welfare Activity Fee Rs. 1,000/year. Capitation fee in any form is illegal under the Delhi Professional Colleges Act, 2007 (Section 6).

Admission Process 2026 – Step by Step

  1. Appear in NIMCET 2026 or IPU CET PG 2026.
  2. Register on the official IPU portal (ipu.ac.in).
  3. Counselling registration in July 2026.
  4. Choice filling — preference order of colleges.
  5. Seat allotment based on rank and reservation category.
  6. Document verification and fee payment at the allotted institute.

Important Dates 2026-27

  • NIMCET 2026: April 2026 (tentative)
  • IPU CET PG 2026: June 2026
  • Counselling: July–August 2026
  • Classes commence: August 2026

Refund Policy

GGSIPU follows the standard UGC refund policy: 100% refund before classes start, 80% within 15 days, 50% within 30 days, and 0% after 30 days from the start of classes.

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Source: Official GGSIPU PG Admission Brochure 2026-27.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Per Chapter 2 of the PG Brochure 2026-27 (page 33) for Programme Code 105: Path A — BCA / B.Sc (Computer Science) / B.Sc (Information Technology) / B.Voc (Software Development) or equivalent. OR Path B — at least 3-year Bachelor's degree with Mathematics / Business Statistics / Operation Research or equivalent at 10+2 or graduation level. Minimum 50% (45% for reserved categories). For free eligibility assessment call 9899991342.

Per Section 1.1 of the PG Brochure 2026-27, MCA / MCA(SE) admission priority is: (1) NIMCET 2026, (2) GGSIPU CET 2026 (used after NIMCET counselling), (3) CUET PG 2026 (paper SCQP09, used to fill seats vacant after CET). The IPU CET pattern: Mathematics 25% + English Language & Comprehension 25% + Computer Awareness 25% + Logical & Analytical Ability 25%. Call 9899991342 for entrance preparation guidance.

USICT (Dwarka, MCA SE 120 seats), VIPS Pitampura, Bharati Vidyapeeth ICAM, C-DAC Greater Noida (separate fee structure), JIMS Rohini, Don Bosco Okhla, Echelon Faridabad, IITM Janakpuri, Tecnia, Banarsidas Chandiwala, HMR and others offer MCA under GGSIPU. Final 2026-27 intake per college appears in Chapter 13 of the brochure. Call 9899991342 for college recommendations.

Per Chapter 14 Section 14.1(G) of the PG Brochure 2026-27, USICT USS MCA tuition is Rs. 1,45,200 per annum for A.Y. 2026-27 (Total Year 1: Rs. 1,80,700 incl. university charges Rs. 20,000, exam fee Rs. 3,000, innovation fee Rs. 500, development charges Rs. 10,000, plus one-time alumni Rs. 2,000). C-DAC Greater Noida has a separate Rs. 1,30,000/yr fee structure (CDAC Fee + University Share + other Charges per Ch 14 page 161) — distinct from USICT. Affiliated colleges follow the 6th SFRC notification dated 14.07.2025. Call 9899991342 for the latest fee details.

Yes. If NIMCET seats are exhausted, IPU fills remaining MCA seats through GGSIPU CET 2026 (priority 2) and then CUET PG 2026 (priority 3) per Section 1.1 of the brochure. Call 9899991342 to plan an alternate entrance strategy.

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